Former England national cricket team player Michael Vaughan has shared his opinion on what is the biggest rivalry in world cricket between India, Australia and the Ashes. He said England vs Australia is the biggest rivalry but India vs Australia is the biggest series right now.
The England national cricket team against the Australia national cricket team has been one of the oldest rivalries in cricket. Two arch rivals over the years have engaged in fierce battles, and it is fair to say that Ashes is considered one of the most exciting series.
The rivalry between India and Australia has given tough competition to the Ashes
But over the years, the rivalry between India and Australia has created tough competition for the Ashes and in today’s world, it is one of the biggest rivalries in cricket. Both teams have fought massive battles, giving their best and making sure to leave no stone unturned in the games.
India and Australia recently participated in an exciting competition in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The two teams fought tooth and nail and made sure they fought until the end and gave fans a series to remember. Although the team led by Pat Cummins won the series, with each passing year, the series becomes more difficult.
England versus Australia is the biggest rivalry. The best series is Australia versus India – Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan shared his opinion on the same and said that although Ashes is the biggest rivalry, India vs Australia is the biggest series currently. He talked about the reasons for his choice and said.
“No, England vs Australia is the biggest rivalry. The biggest series right now is Australia vs India. The Ashes rivalry goes back 150 years. You know, this recent modern rivalry is the best series, you know, of the last 20 years. India versus Australia has arguably been the best series to watch, both home and away. I think the most controversial, never quite sure what’s going to happen,” Michael Vaughan said.
“But in terms of rivalry, surely the Ashes is still the biggest rivalry. 50, 60 years, this rivalry continues. The problem with the Ashes is that my team has not managed to travel and compete. We compete very hard at home and that makes it a great competition. The last two series in the United Kingdom have been tremendous, on par with any type of series.
“But the problem with the English team getting on a plane and that 24-hour trip has been a problem and we have not been able to compete. So in terms of the contest, it’s been neither close to home nor away from home.“said Michael Vaughan at the Club Prairie Fire Podcast.
They have been impressed: Michael Vaughan on India’s performance at BGT
Michael Vaughan also spoke about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He said after India won the first Test in Perth, they were impressed. He emphasized that the Rohit Sharma-led team fought hard but could not hit back. Michael Vaughan added:
“While India and Australia, the competition has been very, very good, both at home and away. It is the best competition in the world, but it is not the biggest rivalry. But let’s be honest, India won the first game in Perth and played very good. Since then, they have been impressed, really. They would have lost in Brisbane, the series would be over by now.
“It has to be said that this series, as much as it has been brilliant cricket, a lot of it, particularly the last three games, has been very one-sided. Australia have managed to take the lead and play some great cricket and India have not been able to find a way to hit back. They’ve thrown a barge back, but they haven’t been able to hit back. concluded Michael Vaughan.
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